Thursday, September 15, 2016

Holiday Expressions New Product Blog Hop!

THANK YOU 
for stopping by to enjoy
our Holiday Expressions
New Product Blog Hop!

If you've just arrived here

from JACQUELIN's BLOG
then you are on the correct path.

Today, 25 consultant artists are sharing artwork
they've created using all-new products from our 
NEW Holiday Expressions Catalog!

Today, I'm sharing SIX
Harry Potter-themed cards I designed
using paper and embellishments
left-over after I created just the scrapbook 
pages using the Jeepers Creepers
Workshops Your Way Scrapbooking Kit 
(Item #G1110):
Start by cutting all of the layout pieces ONLY shown in the Jeepers Creepers WYW instruction guide (do NOT cut the darker-shaded card pieces labeled 4, 5, and 6!!). Then, using the scraps that are left over, you should have enough paper to cut pieces to create TWO of each card design shown here. The key is to cut each of the papers one sheet at a time (starting with Card #1 first, then Card #2, and so on). ALWAYS cut the smaller measurement first (that's how I got it to work out). Also, when you're cutting the smaller measurements first, make sure you are paying attention to which way the stripes and zig zags are going! If you keep the stripes pointing the same directions as my card samples show, you should have just enough paper. Make sure you cut the second (duplicate piece for each card) right away from the same strip you cut the first one, before moving on to cutting the next pieces.

In addition to 12 standard-size card bases and envelopes (item #X254), you will also need one sheet of Black 12x12 cardstock and some clear Sparkles ((item #Z3274). You will also need some very minimal scraps of Black, Lemon, and Tangerine cardstocks to make your Cricut Artistry cuts. The only stamped and colored-in image is the sorting hat on Card #2, so unlike most of the creations I share on my blog, these cards require very minimal stamping!

Leave your email address in the comments below (or email me!) if you want to request that I send you a copy of the full instructions (an MSword document). This file will also include a page that you will print two of (in black and white) on White Daisy cardstock to create your sentiments for each card. Enjoy!!

CARD #1 (above)
Sentiment – cropped to 3” x 2.75” tall
Pansy CS – 3.25” x 3”
Eyeballs B&T – 1.5” x 5.5”
Lagoon stripe B&T – 2.75” x 5.5”
5.5” of black stripe washi tape
Cut lightbulb using Cricut Artistry (p. 33)
1.5 “ on Canary and Tangerine cardstocks.
Mount lightbulb with 3-D foam tape.

CARD #2 (above)
Sentiment – cropped to 2.75” x  3.75” tall
Pansy CS – 3” x 4”
Lightning Bolt B&T – 4” x 5.25”
Black cardstock – 4.25” x 5.5”
Stamp sorting hat from “Purr-fect Halloween” set (S1608)
with Black Memento ink on White Daisy CS scrap.
Color with Warm Grey 4, Warm Grey 7, and 
Colorless Blender 0 markers, and cut it out.
Mount sorting hat with 3-D foam tape.

CARD #3 (above)
Sentiment – cropped to 1.5” x 3” wide
Black CS – 1.75” x 3.25”
Lightning Bolt B&T – 1.5” x 5.5”
Tangerine stripe B&T – 2.75” x 5.5”
Polka Dot Zip Strip – 5.5
(adhere and layer on top of the stripe B&T)
Cut the glasses using Cricut Artistry (p.22)
1" on Black cardstock, adhere w/ fine glue pen.

CARD #4 (above)
Sentiment – cropped to 1.5” x 2.25” wide
Black CS – 1.75” x 2.5”
Zig Zag B&T – 4” x 5.25”
Lagoon stripe B&T – 2.25” x 3” and .75” x 3”
Cloud & Moon Zip Strip – 3” cut from left side.

CARD #5 (above)
Sentiment – cropped to 2.5” x 3” tall
Black CS – 2.75” x 3.25”
Tangerine stripe B&T – 1.5” x 4.25”
Lagoon stripe B&T – 3” x 4.25”
Pansy CS - .75” x 3” (wrapped with stripe washi tape)
4.25” of willow washi tape
Tangerine CS heart cut w/ smallest of Hearts thin cuts.

CARD #6 (above)
Sentiment – cropped to 1.5” x 3”
Black CS – 1.75” x 3.25”
Sentiment outlined w/ fine black pen (hand-drawn)
Zig Zag B&T – 4” x 5.25”
Tangerine stripe B&T - .75” x 3.5”
Tangerine CS heart cut w/smallest of Hearts thin cuts.

Now you can continue on with the hop
and be inspired by more creativity
using more all-new Holiday
Expressions products by visiting
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

National Stamping Month (Create Kindness) Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
National Stamping Month Blog Hop!

If you've just arrived here from
JACQUELIN's BLOG
then you are on the correct path.

Today, 21 consultant artists are sharing
artwork created using the special 
limited edition "Create Kindness"
National Stamping Month Kit 
that is available for purchase
during September 2016 only.


3x3" LOVE card - 2" scalloped circle punched from RASPBERRY cardstock.
Colored with Cherry Pink, Tender Pink, and Leaf Green markers.

3x3" SMILE card - 2" scalloped circle punched from LAGOON cardstock.

Colored with Peacock Green, Turquoise Blue, and Leaf Green makers.

3x3" HELLO card - 2" scalloped circle punched from PANSY cardstock.

Colored with Lavender, Peony Purple, and Leaf Green Markers.

3x3" FRIEND card - 2" scalloped circle punched from WILLOW cardstock.

Colored with Golden Yellow, Marigold, and Leaf Green Markers.

SPECIAL TIP

for stamping on the envelopes:
Cut a 3x6" scrap of white daisy cardstock.
Insert it inside the envelope before stamping
and coloring your flowers on the outside. 
This will prevent ink and color from bleeding 
through to the inside/backside of your envelope.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:
Blessed Beyond Measure S1609

If you've just arrived here from 
KATHY's BLOG
then you are on the correct path.


Today I'm sharing this simple standard-size card I created
featuring the Rustic Home and Jeepers Creepers papers.
You can see the Rustic Home paper collection on page 28 of
the Annual Inspirations Idea Book and Jeepers Creepers can be found 
in our NEW Holiday Expressions Idea Book shown on pages 6-7
...click HERE to see them in the new Idea Books online now!

Here's my trick for making the bow: First, cut 7" of twine ribbon from the spool (Rustic Home Ribbon Pack). Then cut the ribbon in half down the center, so there are just three strands on each side. This will allow you to create TWO bows from one piece of ribbon and stretch your ribbon even farther. Tie the pieces into bows and attach with a mini glue dot.


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using this stamp set by visiting
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